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Letter asks Gov. Polis to lead repeal of three laws he signed which created state immigration sanctuary
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Letter asks Gov. Polis to lead repeal of three laws he signed which created state immigration sanctuary

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice Whether Gov. Jared Polis means what he says is the subject of a recent joint letter from three Republican members of the U.S. House to the governor. The letter dated Jan. 17, 2025, references the governor's pledge in his State of the State address to "welcome more federal help to detain and deport dangerous criminals". The statement stands in opposition to three pieces of legislation law enforcement often say tells a different story. The letter, authored on U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans letterhead, and additionally signed by U.S. Reps. Lauren Boebert and Jeff Crank, takes the governor's comments at face value. "This is undoubtedly welcome news to Coloradans, who have watched the sanctuary state policies you signed negatively impact our state — f...
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Complaints against Pueblo Co. Democrats, alleging failure to report $5.2M in revenue and building expenses, go unanswered
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Complaints against Pueblo Co. Democrats, alleging failure to report $5.2M in revenue and building expenses, go unanswered

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice A pair of complaints against the Pueblo County Democratic Party for failure to report revenue and expenses, as required by state law, have thus far gone unanswered by party officials, according to Tracer and the complainant. One of the complaints was first levied in October. Jonathan Ambler, who ran as the Republican nominee in House District 46 in 2018, 2020 and 2022, filed two separate complaints against the Pueblo County Democrats related to violation of campaign finance laws. The Colorado Secretary of State's Elections Division has performed initial investigation into the complaints. The initial complaint, No. ED2024-77, was filed Oct. 16, 2024, as a result of a Pueblo Chieftain newspaper article related to the finances of the two maj...
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Eastern Plains lawmakers want to prohibit ‘cultivated’ meat in Colorado
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Eastern Plains lawmakers want to prohibit ‘cultivated’ meat in Colorado

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice A pair of Eastern Plains lawmakers want to ensure when Coloradans eat hamburger, it was grown on the hoof and not in a lab. House Bill 25-1064, sponsored by Rep. Ty Winter, R-Las Animas, and Sen. Rod Pelton, R-Cheyenne Wells, would prohibit the selling, manufacture or distribution of cultivated meat products. The bill will be heard at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in the House's Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee, in a session which could be lengthy. Preceding HB25-1064 on the agenda are HB25-1034 to change the dangerous dog statute in Colorado, and HB25-1074 to repeal the 2020 legislation which gave Colorado cage-free eggs. It is scheduled to be the sixth bill heard. Winter, who represents nine counties in Southeast Colorad...
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Launch of SAFE Colorado aimed at building safer, stronger Colorado
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Launch of SAFE Colorado aimed at building safer, stronger Colorado

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice John Fabbricatore and Steven Monahan were announced Wednesday as the leaders in the launch of Strong Advocates For Enforcement in Colorado (SAFE Colorado), aimed at enhancing public safety across the state by fostering collaboration among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Fabbricatore previously served as an ICE field director in Colorado and Wyoming, and was the 2024 Republican nominee to the 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House. He is a visiting fellow of the Heritage Foundation. Steven Monahan was the 2022 Republican nominee to the 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House. The mission of SAFE Colorado is "to protect communities by prioritizing safety over political agendas and holding leaders accountable for...
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If you’re fed up with high egg prices, you’ll like HB25-1074 by Rep. Gonzalez and Sen. Kirkmeyer
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If you’re fed up with high egg prices, you’ll like HB25-1074 by Rep. Gonzalez and Sen. Kirkmeyer

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice If you have not yet visited your grocer's refrigerated section in 2025, you're in a for a surprise. The only eggs you will find are cage-free, and they are expensive. There's a reason. House Bill 20-1343, passed nearly five years ago, set forth standards for laying hens and the eggs they produce, of which some harmful consequences are just being realized today. The bill by Western Slope Democrat rancher Sen. Kerry Donovan and Western Slope Democrat attorney Dylan Roberts had bipartisan support from a full flock then of about two-thirds of the Colorado General Assembly, and Democratic Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill. Weld County Rep. Ryan Gonzalez, R-Greeley, and Weld County Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, R-Brighton, neither of which supported the 2020...
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Greeley-headquartered JBS to pay $4 million to settle child labor violations
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Greeley-headquartered JBS to pay $4 million to settle child labor violations

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice JBS USA Food Company, a leading meat packing processor and slaughterhouse in America, will pay $4 million in settlement to individuals and communities related to its unlawful child labor practices, the U.S. Department of Labor recently announced. The agreement requires JBS to hold "key elements of its supply chain, third-party contractors and service providers accountable" for illegal child labor practices, the news release reads. JBS will additionally lead a targeted advertising campaign to raise awareness of unlawful child labor practices. JBS claims to be the second-leading beef, pork and poultry producer in the United States, with more than 70,000 team members. The company has six operations in and is headquartered in Greeley. Other areas...
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Wright among five Western state citizens nominated to top admin spots in order Monday
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Wright among five Western state citizens nominated to top admin spots in order Monday

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice In an order to the U.S. Senate, among President Trump's first actions Monday upon taking office as the 47th President was a listing of his nominees to top positions in the Administration. The complete list was provided in an email to the Rocky Mountain Voice from the White House. Chris Wright of Colorado, the nominee for Energy secretary, was among 22 persons listed from 16 states. Mr. Trump nominated four from New York, three from Texas and two persons each from Florida and Georgia. Wright was the lone nominee from the Centennial state. Five of the 22 nominees come from Western states, including, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, Wright of Colorado, Douglas Burgum of North Dakota, Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, and Kristi Noem of Sou...
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What are President Trump’s priorities? Here’s the list from the White House
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What are President Trump’s priorities? Here’s the list from the White House

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice As the "Golden Era" of America begins under President Donald J. Trump, the first day promised to be a whirlwind. During the 47th President's inaugural address and in the days leading to it, Mr. Trump promised to sign about 200 first-day executive orders on a variety of measures he did not specifically identify, which he said would restore America's greatness. A statement from the White House later Monday, received by the Rocky Mountain Voice, identifies some of the areas in which the President will focus executive orders during the first days of his new administration, based upon four criteria: Make America Safe Again, Make America Affordable and Energy Dominant Again, Drain the Swamp, and Bring Back American Value. Following is a glance a...
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Flags to be lifted to full-staff today in Colorado by order of Gov. Jared Polis
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Flags to be lifted to full-staff today in Colorado by order of Gov. Jared Polis

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat and chair of the National Governors Association, on Friday proclaimed that flags should be raised to full-staff on Monday. President-elect Donald J. Trump will be administered his oath of office as President of the United States at noon Monday, Jan. 20. Meanwhile, flags had previously been ordered to remain at half-staff for 30 days as the nation mourns the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Flags are ordered to remain at full-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday throughout Colorado, Gov. Polis' order reads, and then should be lowered to half-staff for the remainder of the 30 days of mourning, through Jan. 28.
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‘America’s decline is over,’ Trump boasts as he opens 47th presidency
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‘America’s decline is over,’ Trump boasts as he opens 47th presidency

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice President Donald J. Trump set the tone Monday for the next four years with eight words: "The Golden Age of America begins right now." The 47th President of the United States focused on restoring American greatness during an inaugural address moved indoors for the first time since the beginning of President Ronald Reagan's second term in 1985. "From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world," Mr. Trump said. "During every day of the Trump Administration, I will very simply put America first." He drew differences between the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden, seated to his left, and the restorative policies he will implement to bring a once proud nation back to one which is "prosperous...
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